Our
PVD coating process minimizes fretting and
abrasive wear, reduces friction, protects against material transfer
and provides a barrier against elevated temperatures. The racing
industry needs surface treatments that provide the highest level
of performance. Our staff is continually working to develop new
thin film coatings
for racing applications. Your unique requirements will determine
which coating is recommended (TiN, TiCN, CrN,
AlTiN, or ZrN) and
whether the electron beam or our cathodic arc process is used.
Matching the coating and process to your application ensures
you of greatest success.
Our plasma nitriding process imparts a wear resistant case hardened
layer which reduces galling and extends the fatigue life of your
components. This process is used when the product experiences
extreme loading and/or torque, or when the core hardness does
not lend itself to supporting a PVD coating.
Our gamma prime layer is used when a small white layer build-up
is required and where impact may be a concern.
Our epsilon layer is used on low alloy steels, cast irons and
when a thick white layer is necessary.
Our duplex layer is used when we will be applying one of our
PVD coatings to the surface of a material that will not provide
sufficient support. The hard case developed from the nitriding
bonds to the PVD coating with less surface deflection. |